Top Minds at Sunway University for the Cambridge-Oxford-Sunway Biomedical Symposium
SUNWAY CITY, Malaysia, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd Cambridge-Oxford-Sunway Biomedical Symposium which focused on 'Stem Cells: From Biology to Ther...
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Authorities deny delay in probing fake baby formula
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — A DAP lawmaker wrongly claimed that authorities were informed about counterfeit infant formula in August but...
Fake-milk scare sparks product replacement in Malaysia
SE Asia News -Mead Johnson Nutrition Malaysia has advised consumers and retailers nationwide to return Enfalac A+ Step 1 Infant Formula in 1.8kg boxes for immediate replacement, following news
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‘Couching’ technique for cataract very dangerous, says deputy health minister
BALIK PULAU, Dec 16 — The Health Ministry does not permit the ‘couching’ treatment, namely, pushing the eye lens into the cavity...
Malaysian born GP in Australia retires after 30 years shares interesting insight
Dr Kevin Tan | We Are Hawkesbury: My Story
Convicted Malaysian born doctor served deportation notice
Dr David Lim, convicted of sedating and indecently assaulting patients, served deportation notice.
Patient allegedly caressed thigh, buttocks of dentist
MELAKA: A 49-year-old patient allegedly caressed the left thigh and buttocks of a female dentist at a government dental clinic in Merlimau here.
Missing Egyptian pathologist believed to be safe, still in Malaysia
KUCHING: An Egyptian pathologist at the Sarawak General Hospital here, who was reported missing on Dec 12, is believed to be safe and still in the country.
Mandatory health insurance for foreign workers
IPOH, Dec 15 — The government will introduce compulsory health coverage for foreign workers as part of the country's larger voluntary...
In Perak, the number of dengue cases rose sharply from mid-November 2016 to the end of April 2017.
IPOH, Dec 14 — Perak health authorities have warned the public to be more vigilant towards the threat of dengue in the coming...
Fake milk sent for analysis, says Subra
SUNGAI BULOH: The Health Ministry has received no report of babies having problems after drinking fake milk, but has sent samples for analysis.
Does it?
GEORGE TOWN: Researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) are studying the possibility of using the 'Mitragyna Speciosa' plant, better known as ketum, as a painkiller or to treat drug addiction.
Doctors, do you agree?
From DR K H SNG , Kuala Lumpur
On the fake milk issue
Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the issue comes under the jurisdiction of KPDNKK.
On the vhi
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 ― The Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to be implemented by the government next year is cheaper compared...
The last of the Jedis?
On the eve of the official release of Star Wars Episode 8, I thought of writing something new, since I had not updated my blog over the last 3 months. Medicine has a long history, going back to the…
Advances in liver cancer
KUCHING: This year has seen significant advances in the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) also commonly known as liver cancer. Previously, there was only one therapy for advanced stage li…
Rise in TB rates due to better screening
IPOH, Dec 13 — The rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Perak is because of better detection and screening methods, state health...
NMRC-A Shares Importance of New Clinical Research Center in Malaysia
SINGAPORE – A Naval Medical Research Center – Asia (NMRC-A) researcher attended the opening ceremony of Segi University Clinical Research Center at Sibu Hospital, Sibu, Malaysia, October 11.
Pathologist goes missing
KUCHING: A doctor attached to the pathology department of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has been reported missing following his absence from work since Dec 8. District police chief ACP Abang Ahmad…
Fewer than 400 psychiatrists to treat over four million people in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR About one in three adult Malaysians or 4.2 million people suffer from mental illness but there are fewer than 400 psychiatrists in the country to treat them an expert said.According to a study by Penang Institute the…
Domestic trade ministry officers seize fake infant formula in JB
KULAI, Dec 10 — Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) officers seized 210 boxes of infant formula, believed...
Young doctor finds calling in humanitarian work
MALAYSIANS KINI | 26-year-old Nadirah Babji pays her way to serve vulnerable communities around the world.
Have you had your flu shot?
AS a respiratory physician, I’ve been seeing a relatively high number of patients with influenza over the past few weeks. This is obviously anecdotal, but the frequency and severity of cases appear to be higher than in recent yea…